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I think his improved K rate is making him a legitimate option for the 4th OF role at some point in the future, but overall his offensive numbers aren't very impressive. Or said another way, he doesn't look close to starter material IMO. However, if he can be even passable with the bat in small doses, his ability as a good to plus defender at all three OF spots will make him a very solid bench player. In fact, I think there's a decent chance he replaces Shuck at some point this year.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 20, 2015 -> 09:50 AM) .279/.466/.861 in May. Huge, huge problem. He is killing the offense. Considering how much you pined for Grady Sizemore, and couldn't have been more wrong, why don't you give this a little time? I think you are wrong yet again. Not only is LaRoche a slow starter, but he has also been adjusting to a new league and the DH mentality. If there's one guy on the team we should give some time before writing-off it's Adam.

QUOTE (onedude @ May 20, 2015 -> 03:53 AM) Last episode is rated the worst episode on Rotten Tomatoes. I agree. Not a fan of this season at all. I knew they needed to change things, subtract here, add here, condense and reestablish things...but the direction they've gone with doing that has not been good at all this season. Going with Dorne as the main new storyline this season has been a failure...especially cutting Arianne, Darkstar, Oakheart, Quentyn, and Aegon. Yeah, they've really botched the Dorne storyline IMO. Too little character development and world building. Honestly, most of the storylines feel a bit rushed this season. I was all for condensing books 4 & 5, but I really think they've gone too far. Also, I find the Sansa storyline completely ridiculous and counter-productive for the character.

Alright Avi, need you to come through here buddy.

Just a terrible inning right there, at least we start with the top of the lineup in the 8th.

Wow, Flowers just pulled an Alexei.

Not good right now.

We really need to take advantage of these Flowers hits. Let's make sure we get one this inning.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ May 19, 2015 -> 08:20 PM) He doesn't have much of a plan up there Sure he does, always swing at the first pitch.

Absolutely horrible swing right there.

Make these f***s pay Alexei!!

Tie ball game!!

I believe in Carlos! All we need is a ducksnort!

f*** you Lexi. Guy can't throw strikes and he's still swinging at the first pitch.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ May 18, 2015 -> 09:38 PM) looked like his left knee. f*** man. Let's hope it's nothing serious or else we're all Shucked!!

Dude can't throw a strike, keep taking pitches!

QUOTE (fathom @ May 18, 2015 -> 09:35 PM) I'm ok with bunting here Based on the 1/13 numbers, I would agree.

Alright! Now it's time make them pay!!

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ May 18, 2015 -> 09:28 PM) Not true! I had a good feeling in the 5th and 6th, one of which worked out. I did appreciate the optimism in those innings!

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ May 18, 2015 -> 09:26 PM) I have a bad feeling You always have a bad feeling...

Well that sucks, unfortunately someone made a HR prediction and jinxed LaRoche! Alright Robertson, hold them one more inning and let's see if we can end this in the 10th.

Abreu just tried to end it on that swing.

Big f***ing at-bat right here...

QUOTE (fathom @ May 18, 2015 -> 09:17 PM) LaRoche has had good pitches to drive. Would love to see a liner by him into bullpen Damn you fathom!

QUOTE (mmmmmbeeer @ May 18, 2015 -> 09:16 PM) Seems like a no-brainer but we'll see. I agree, but you never know when you're in a long stretch with no off-days.